Building permits in Durham
Mapenzo tracks 1,306 building permits and applications in Durham, with 305 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 13, 2026. The most active trade is additions. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Other | Badger Barn Hole House Farm Lanchester Durham | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Windows and doors | Units To Union Street Bishop Auckland | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | The White House Eden Lane Peterlee | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Front Street Chester-le-Street | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Additions | Dale Road Barnard Castle | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | The Oak | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Hillingdon Marwood Barnard Castle | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Durham Road Brancepeth Durham | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Land South Of Staindrop Hall Front Street Staindrop | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | Durham Road Blackhill Consett | Issued |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Other | 697 | |
| Additions | 282 | |
| Windows and doors | 119 | |
| Garages | 102 | |
| Roofing | 99 | |
| Signs | 57 | |
| Demolition | 57 | |
| Solar | 33 | |
| Fences | 32 | |
| Electrical | 31 | |
| Interior work | 21 | |
| HVAC | 19 | |
| Facades | 8 | |
| Pools | 1 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
Nearby
- Sunderland568 permits
- Gateshead340 permits
- Darlington339 permits
- South Tyneside271 permits
- Hartlepool160 permits
- Newcastle upon Tyne210 permits
- Stockton-on-Tees451 permits
- North Tyneside553 permits
- Middlesbrough222 permits
- Richmondshire252 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Durham?
Mapenzo has 1,306 records in Durham: 648 issued or under construction and 613 in review. 305 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Durham?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Durham in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.